The Evening Star
“The continuing story of 'Terms of Endearment'.”
Synopsis
Continuing the story of Aurora Greenway in her latter years. After the death of her daughter, Aurora struggled to keep her family together, but has one grandson in jail, a rebellious granddaughter, and another grandson living just above the poverty line.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Evening Star- Official Trailer (HD)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-05-21
Top Cast
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Shirley MacLaine
Aurora Greenway
Bill Paxton
Jerry Bruckner
Juliette Lewis
Melanie Horton
Miranda Richardson
Patsy Carpenter
Ben Johnson
Arthur Cotton
Scott Wolf
Bruce
George Newbern
Tommy Horton
Marion Ross
Rosie Dunlop
Mackenzie Astin
Teddy Horton
Donald Moffat
Hector Scott
Jennifer Grant
Ellen
China Kantner
Jane
Jack Nicholson
Garrett Breedlove
Shawn Taylor Thompson
Bump
Jake Langerud
Henry
Sharon Bunn
Dolly
Clement von Franckenstein
Pascal Ferney
Antonia Bogdanovich
Toni
Release History & Theatrical Window
Houston
Festival / Special Debut
December 25, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Harling
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Harling
- Original Score
- William Ross
- Original Title
- The Evening Star
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.8M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Rysher Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Harling
Robert Harling, Larry McMurtry
William Ross
Don Burgess
Priscilla Nedd-Friendly, David Moritz
David Paul Kirkpatrick, Polly Platt, Keith Samples
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Harling
Director
Priscilla Nedd-Friendly
Editor
Craig Barron
Visual Effects Supervisor
David Paul Kirkpatrick
Producer
Polly Platt
Producer
Keith Samples
Producer
Bruno Rubeo
Production Design
Don Burgess
Director of Photography
Robert Harling
Screenplay
David Moritz
Editor
Russell Towery
Stunt Coordinator
William Ross
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Evening Star
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Evening Star about?
Continuing the story of Aurora Greenway in her latter years. After the death of her daughter, Aurora struggled to keep her family together, but has one grandson in jail, a rebellious granddaughter, and another grandson living just above the poverty line.
Who directed The Evening Star?
The Evening Star was directed by Robert Harling.
Who stars in The Evening Star?
The principal cast of The Evening Star includes Shirley MacLaine, Bill Paxton, Juliette Lewis, Miranda Richardson, Ben Johnson.
When was The Evening Star released and how long is it?
The Evening Star was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
How much did The Evening Star make at the box office?
The Evening Star grossed $12.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Evening Star?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Evening Star was composed by William Ross.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Evening Star?
The Evening Star holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).